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Putra Family History

Putra Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Petra, Dutra, Mura, Putman, Puro, Pitera, Dura, Ruta, Petre, Autry

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Where is the Putra family from?

You can see how Putra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Putra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Putra family living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Putra's in USA. California and 4 other states had the highest population of Putra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Putra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Putra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Putra. 100% of Putra men worked as a Machine Operator and 100% of Putra women worked as a Seamstress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Putra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Putra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Putra census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 114 immigration records available for the last name Putra. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 124 military records available for the last name Putra. For the veterans among your Putra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Putra lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Putra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Putra in 1963 was 78, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Putra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Putra ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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